affluent

• 形容个人、群体或地区富裕，拥有高水平的生活。

Describes a person, group, or area that is wealthy and has a high standard of living.

1. Wealthy or RichB2formal

   Having a plentiful supply of money, possessions, or resources.

   富裕的

   • They live in an affluent neighborhood with large houses.
   • The affluent businessman donated millions to charity.
   • Affluent societies often have higher standards of living.

   同义词comfortableflushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   反义词destituteimpecuniousimpoverishedindigentneedypennilesspoor

2. Flowing intoC1formal

   Describing a stream or river that flows into a larger body of water.

   汇入的

   • The affluent river joins the main stream near the valley.
   • Several small affluents feed into the great lake.
   • The map shows all the affluents of the Mississippi River.

   同义词influenttributary

3. A wealthy personB2formal

   An individual who has a great deal of money or assets.

   富人

   • The gala was attended by many affluents from the city.
   • He is an affluent who owns multiple properties abroad.
   • Affluents often invest in art and luxury goods.

   同义词comfortableflushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   反义词destituteimpoverishedneedypennilesspoor

• 名词，指经济富裕、生活优裕的人；也指汇入主流的支流。

A noun referring to a person who is financially well off, or a branch that flows into a main stream.

1. Wealthy personB2formal

   An individual who has a large amount of money and valuable assets.

   富人

   • The gala was attended by many affluents from the city.
   • Affluents often invest in diverse portfolios.
   • The neighborhood is known for housing many affluents.

   同义词fat catnabobplutocratrich person

   反义词beggarindigentpauper

2. Tributary streamC1formal

   A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger one.

   支流

   • The river was fed by several small affluents.
   • Geographers mapped the main river and its affluents.
   • The affluent joins the main channel near the valley.

   同义词feedertributary

3. Having abundant wealthB2formal

   Possessing a plentiful supply of money, resources, or valuable possessions.

   富有的

   • The affluent society enjoys a high standard of living.
   • She comes from an affluent family with extensive property.
   • Affluent nations often have advanced infrastructure.

   同义词flushloadedmoneyedopulentprosperousrichwealthy

   反义词destituteimpoverishedindigentpennilesspoor